What happened
A mission intended to monitor and forecast flood levels in the Ural River ended in a fatal accident during takeoff from Sibay. The flight, operated as a special mission, was transporting two pilots and five members of the Civil Defense.
During the initial climb phase, the crew attempted a left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft impacted the terrain at a 40-degree nose-down angle, approximately 1,280 meters beyond the runway threshold. The impact resulted in three fatalities and four injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the crash.
Findings
- The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during a turn shortly after takeoff.